The Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation for International Scholarly Exchange supports scholars at academic institutions in the Americas to conduct research on Chinese studies in the humanities and social sciences. Researchers who have a focus on the social, cultural, economic or political development of Taiwan over the past few decades are highly encouraged to apply. Applicants who have collaborative projects with scholars in Taiwan will be given priority.
Eligibility
- Scholars at academic institutions from the US, Canada, Mexico, Central America and South America
Available Funding
- Maximum funding not specified
- Grant cover cost for research assistants, living costs, and travel expenses
- Grant period: no more than two years
The budget for research grants does not include salary for the researcher except for summer salary calculated at 1/9 of the scholar’s annual salary. An average research grant might also include costs for research assistants, living costs, and travel expenses. To assist you with your research budget, you may wish to use the following guidelines listed by the foundation for living costs abroad:
- First month $120 a day
- Thereafter $60 a day
- Round trip costs from the East coast to East Asia are approximately $1,500.
Useful Links
- Full details regarding the Research Grants for the American regions
- Application System
Deadlines
| CORIS Deadline for Internal Review | Please contact Heloise Emdon |
| cuResearch Checklist Deadline | October 08, 2017 |
| Submission to Sponsor | October 15, 2017
Applications are accepted annually from August 01 – October 15 |
Submitting Your Checklist
- Checklists must be submitted via cuResearch, through which Departmental and Associate Dean’s approval must be provided to complete the online application process.
- More information on cuResearch can be found here.
Internal Contacts
If you would like assistance with proposal development and/or a substantive review of your proposal, please contact Heloise Emdon.